Internships

Interns are an essential part of operations at Chincoteague
National Wildlife Refuge. Once selected, you will become a dynamic member of
our skilled and motivated team. Together
we will harness the power of communication, science, and innovation to increase
the visitors’ enjoyment and understanding of wildlife refuges and actively
monitor and protect the wildlife that call this refuge home.

Sound like your kind of place? You supply the time and interest, and we’ll provide the experience of a lifetime.

Interpretation and Environmental Education

Details and how to apply (Coming Soon)3 Positions available: May 21, 2017 – August 19, 2017

Shorebird Management

Details and how to apply (Coming Soon)

1 Position available: April 2017 – August 20172 Position available: May 2017 – August 2017

Vegetation Management

Details and how to apply (Coming Soon)1 Position available: April 2017 – August 2017; possibility of extension

What We Do

Over the past 200-300 years, these modern-day descendants of domestic horses have adapted to the hardships of living near the ocean. Prior to the refuge's establishment in 1943, the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company purchased the ponies and continues ownership to this day. The Firemen are allowed to graze up to 150 ponies on refuge land through a Special Use Permit from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.